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Linoleum floors -

Popular in bright colors, it was hard to find a kitchen or bathroom floor without patterned linoleum.  

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Shag carpeting -

Nothing says 1970s more than shag carpeting, which was usually in eye-searing colors like bright orange.

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Huge TVs -

Televisions weren't always so flat and light as today. Back in the '70s, they were practically furniture. 

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Bean bag chairs -

Undeniably comfortable, but how did anyone ever get out of them?

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Wood wall paneling -

While wood can be a beautiful wall covering, the '70s version was usually made from anything but real trees.

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Lava lamp -

Technically, the hypnotic lava lamp was made popular in the '60s, but it continued to be a household staple throughout the '70s.

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Floral-patterned furniture -

Big, bright, bold, and busy, furniture fabric was all about florals back then.

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Statement stone fireplaces -

All the way from the floor to the ceiling, this fireplace trend usually took up a whole wall. 

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Push-button phones -

Between the rotary phones and the cell phones of today, the '70s had push-button phones. 

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Patterned wall paper -

In the '70s, walls were also sporting papers splashed with big, bold colors and flowery or geometric shapes.

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Stereo systems -

Stereo systems have become more compact over time. But in the '70s, they were huge! 

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Rattan furniture -

Once found exclusively on patios, rattan furniture became a hot addition to interior spaces in the '70s.

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Alarm clocks -

Before the world went digital, people woke up to alarm clocks with numbers that flipped and clicked. They came in popular fake wood veneer or bright '70s colors.

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Dark tones -

Rust, sand, brick, harvest gold, and avocado were all dark, popular tones in the '70s. 

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Pyrex dishes -

It's still available in glass, but back in the '70s, Pyrex dishes and mixing bowls came in fun colors and patterns. 

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Chrome finishes -

Despite all the earth colors, the '70s were also about shine. Chrome accents on kitchen chair legs, coffee tables, and lamps were also a huge trend. 

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Typewriters -

We still have typewriters, just in the form of laptops and cell phones. 

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Macramé -

Created by tying cords into knots, macramé was all the rage in '70s homes! Be it as decorative wall hangings or used as potted-plant holders.

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Record players -

Record players peaked in the '70s, thanks to the release of some of the biggest hits in music history. 

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Fringe elements -

Fringe was a popular decorative element in the '70s, especially on lamps, where it diffused light and helped create a mellow vibe. 

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Radios -

Back before the internet and satellite radio, there was only AM and FM radio. 

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Vinyl tablecloths -

Easy to wipe up spills, vinyl tablecloths were spread over kitchen and dining room tables in the '70s.

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Popular pottery -

Whether it was caused by the rise of ceramic artists, or people getting their hands on a new hobby, ceramic lamps, vases, and more were in every home.

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8-Tracks -

One of the most iconic things from the '70s, these plastic analog tape cartridges are now long gone.

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Massive coffee makers -

Just like most devices in the '70s, coffee makers also took up lots of room. 

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Rec rooms -

Often set in a basement, '70s rec rooms tended to be a bit gloomy and the perfect spot for teens to hang without their parents watching. 

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Super 8s -

Before digital video cameras and smartphones, '70s families would record themselves on Super 8 film. 

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Exposed brick -

Exposed brick became a popular feature in the '70s, especially when combined with a fireplace.

Sources: (Country Living) (House Beautiful) (Best Life Online) 

See also: Celebrity scandals and controversies of the 1970s 

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